Annie Jiang, Period 7, 12/20/21

Annie Jiang

Period 7

12/20/21

Modern Mythology 2022


Goal Setting and Growth

At this current point in time, what specific goal(s) do you have for yourself? Why?

Currently, a priority goal for me is to finish my college applications. The deadlines for regular decision at some colleges are coming up soon, so I’m hoping to complete my applications before or during winter break. I feel that I’ve procrastinated a lot on this in the past few months, which isn’t exactly ideal and is something else I need to work on. Another goal that I’ve set for myself is to be more financially responsible. I want to save money because I’m planning on studying abroad the summer before I go off to college and life gets even more hectic. In addition, I want to have some money to pay for college as well.



How do you demonstrate resilience towards achieving this goal? (or these goals?)

For my college applications, I plan on setting aside some time in my day to work on my essays and supplements or to learn more about the colleges I’m applying to. I’ll work on my habit of procrastinating by putting anything that could distract me, like my phone, far away from me, and playing some calming music to help me focus. As for my goal to save money, I’ll limit how much money I’ll spend in a month and make sure that I’m only buying things that are necessary. I’ve secured a paid internship, so I’ll set aside a certain percentage of my earnings.



How does the world around you affect your perception of this goal? (or these goals?)

As I said before, applying to colleges is a priority goal. I think this is influenced by the fact that my parents are very set on me going to college. Their opinion is that the way to having a good job and a successful life is to do well in college and get a good degree. Of course, I, myself, do want to go to college, but my parents’ expectations add more pressure for me to do so. But overall, everyone is supportive of my goals which makes me feel more motivated to work towards achieving them.